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URL Encoder

Convert text into a form that is safe inside a URL. Spaces, ampersands, slashes and non-ASCII characters are replaced with percent codes such as %20. Use it for query parameters and form values.

Also known as: url encode, percent encoding, encode url online, urlencode.

Your data is processed locally in your browser and is not uploaded to our servers.

Features

  • Encodes every reserved character
  • UTF-8 aware
  • Instant copy

How to use the URL Encoder

  1. Paste the text or parameter value.
  2. Click Encode URL.
  3. Copy the encoded result.

Examples

Encoding a value

a & b = c  ->  a%20%26%20b%20%3D%20c

Frequently asked questions

Should I encode a whole URL?

Usually no. Encode each parameter value separately. Encoding a whole URL also encodes the slashes and colons that give it structure.

What does %20 mean?

It is the percent-encoded form of a space character.

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